Before I say anything else, Fan-of-the-Year award goes to Caera who actually went on Ebay and won me Nathan Hale stamps! ha ha ha! Now if any of you would like to dethrone her, I’ll just throw this out there: no one has bought me a piece of Hamilton’s hair yet!
In seriousness, next week is the end of Issue #3. So only one page left, but oh what a page! I won’t be exaggerating when I say that it might be my favorite Dreamer page ever. I wrote it months and months ago and it still makes me laugh. But I do love Nathan Hale, so I’m not impartial. Speaking of… New Pages 23 & 24! And guess who is back?
(Yeah, I think he just wants to go back to sleep.)
Vote this week to see my rough layouts for the final page 25. Consider it a sneak peek.
Do any of you know what today is? I’ll give you a hint! It’s April 18th.
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C’mon, you know…! The night that Paul Revere made his infamous ride? Tomorrow is Patriot’s Day! Huzzah! On April 18th, 1775, news leaked to the American leaders in Boston that the British Commander-in-Chief and Governor, General Gage, planned to take the Colonist’s gunpowder from the magazine in Concord. Paul Revere (and William Dawes) rode through the countryside sounding the alarm that the British were coming–and they meant business. (They weren’t just after the powder, they had warrants for the arrest of one John Hancock and one Samuel Adams!) Paul Revere was arrested and detained for several hours, but Dawes and Prescott rode on.
And as the sun came up on April 19th, the Americans not only protected and defended their powder and leaders, they actually pushed the British back to Boston where they would be bottled up for nearly a year until they retreated for New York. The infamous Lexington Green was the site of the “Shot heard round the world” and effectively the start of the Revolutionary War! It would be another year before they would declare their independence. And then five more years until the British would surrender at Yorktown. And then two more years until the ink would be placed on the Treaty of Paris which effectively ended the war. But it all started at Lexington and Concord, in the middle of the night!
Huzzah! Happy Patriot’s Day, everybody!!
That’s why I love your posts, Lora; you learn something every Friday :D I knew about Paul Revere and all, but I didn’t know what had happened before he rode and after he warned the people. (And he wasn’t alone!)
Well, we know she took the pills. Sad :(
And Nathan goodness. Yum *q* ;9 And I spy with my little eye a important name in one of the objects in his tent….;)
Nathan likes to read himself some Cato (presumably), eh? I’m thinking that the good Hale is going to get all panic-y seeing a chic in his tent when he’s not properly attired.
Hurray for Patriots Day!
Thanks for the information. I didn’t know that all happened today (and tomorrow).
Also, I lwas strangely thrilled to see the Cato book on Nathan’s desk.
And William Dawes! Everybody remembers Paul, but they forget the OTHER guy that rode. He might even have gotten further. I can’t remember that part.
She shouldn’t have taken the pills, but I’m glad that we’ve escaped the present!
Happy Patriots’ Day to you to (and 102nd anniversary of the great San Francisco earthquake, but that’s not such a happy occasion).
Well, Dawes rode the land route out through Roxbury (Where Alan lives!) :) Paul Revere rode across the river to Charlestown and spread the alarm that way. The two then met up and rode to warn Hancock & Adams. They picked up Prescott at tavern. Revere was arrested, but Dawes & Prescott rode on and got the alarm to Concord. Revere was released a few hours later.
Paul Revere was a remarkable express rider. He did riding for the Committees of Correspondence, and dispatches to and from Congress in Philadelphia. The man was insane!!! He was so fast. So, the midnight ride was just one more notch in the belt of an accomplished man–not some stand alone event that put his name in the history books.
As for everyone’s thoughts on Cato, Nathan was also reading it in Issue #2 when he had to babysit Bea. When I reduced the page to 72 dpi, it became harder to tell–the other book on his desk is his Bible, as well as a copy of Common Sense.
Oh I heart the new update!! I find it exceedingly fun that she’s so panicked and has to find Alan NOW! Oh and love that I’m learning more American History by reading this comic! I used to be really into American History for a short period in my life… but I have to say that same love has been reawakened through reading. I do so love Nathan that he just wants some sleep and feels awkward by a girl in his tent when he’s not properly dressed… Hehehe! I can’t wait for next week’s update until then Happy Patriot’s Day to you too!!
*bows* The stamps arrived at my parents’ house yesterday and part two is in progress. Won’t be long now! ;)
Aww, cute, sleepy Nathan, cuddly as a teddy bear! ;) Curious, in that one panel when she’s pushing back his hair, is she curious about the scar or just trying to make sure she’s got the right guy?
But you didn’t specify if Bea took TWO pills or just one!!! Ahh! Is she going to wake up in the hospital weeks later or something and have everyone having a hissy fit now?
Bea is just nosey. :)
I *didn’t* specify how many pills she took, did I? Oh, well… Guess you’ll have to keep reading. You guys are impossible to please! First you want her to go back to the past, then you wonder if she’ll ever wake up..! ;P ha ha! Just enjoy Captain Hale for now and we’ll deal with the implications of that (bad) decision later.
Nosey, eh?
Hey, I’m happy enough for her to be in the past, especially with Natey around, I just don’t want her to accidentally destroy her waking life. lol :D
Caera, I think that’s inevitable. XD
Depends on who the person is, but in Bea’s case, you’re probably right. :P
Oh how I love this comic. I am also in love with history so I really appreciate your view and history lessons! I’ve always wanted to see a reenactment..
(Also, thanks for bringing Xylia to me.)
This story is amazing! I’ve been following it for a while, but was way to lazy to comment. I am a major history geek, and this just makes me love it even more (if possible). I can’t wait for the next update!
And Happy Patriots Day All! The good thing about living in Boston: I can go to the re-enactment at Concord and Lexington! I’m so excited, can’t wait!
Oh gosh, let me first just say that I adore your comic. I’m a complete and utter history geek, though my specialty is Medieval and Early Modern Europe, and I’ve nearly always considered most of American history to be simply boring. Your comic reminds me of how interesting the birth of the American nation can actually be. I’ve definitely been scouring wikipedia as of late, trying to remember everything I promptly forgot after exams. XD
Also, like pretty much everyone else, I am also tickled to see that Nathan has a copy of Cato on his desk, especially considering that it was not only an extremely patriotic and inspiring play, but also because of the theory that Nathan’s famous last words were “borrowed” from it.
Nathan, (at least) shirtless and completely vulnerable while half-asleep…
Lora, you’ve just fueled my fantasies for the next seven days. ; )
SwinS, you and I both! lol
*clears throat* Dibs.
MUAHAHA!
Wow! I LOVE page 24. The detail on Nathan Hale’s face is great! And Cato–that’s a nice touch. Makes me wonder if it’s real, if it’s a dream, or something else is going on entirely! Keep up the good work! :))
TTFN–Donna
@SwinS and Caera…I, too, was thrilled by shirtless Nathan. XD I do wonder when/if he’ll freak out when he realizes there’s a woman in his tent while he’s undressed. Hehehe!
AH! Just gets better and better.
Am I the only one wanting to see a weird connection between Nathan’s Cato book and Ben Cato in Bea’s present?
Sally, I was wondering the same thing. lol
Gina, you’re not the only person. I noticed it before I even started reading, since I knew what role Cato plays in Nathan’s history. :P
I predict much yelling about propriety in the near future :D Amazing page as always!
Awwwww… Patriots day. The whole weekend. I want to cry! I just finished writing the world’s longest blog about my trip, reading your post reminded me alot of what I wrote! Late night on April 18th, before midnight and after, I drove up and down the battle road that Paul Revere rode on.. I had the windows down, music up, man it was sooo eerie to think what was happening on this road exactly 233 years ago, this very second, this very spot! My heart was pounding and I was sweating, I had to sleep with the lights on at my B&B in Lexington! April 19th I spent in Lex and Concord.. April 20th was Boston, and… ah, man I’m going to go on a rant again! One of the best trips I took in my life! Next Patriots weekend I’ll be there again, it was so much fun seeing other people just as nutty about the Revolutionary era as me!
The last day of my trip I cried the whole morning, I didn’t want to leave, I was having too much fun! I’m trying to post a ton of pictures, I don’t know if myspace can handle the 282 pics yet, it’s still “thinking” bout it. Off to go check your updates!
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